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A History of Korea

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A History of Korea
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kyung Moon Hwang
SeriesBloomsbury Essential Histories
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:296
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155
Category/GenreAsian and Middle Eastern history
ISBN/Barcode 9781137573568
ClassificationsDewey:951.9
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 2nd edition
Illustrations 8 bw illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publication Date 4 October 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This accessible and engaging new edition continues to be one of the leading introductory textbooks on Korean history. Fully revised throughout, the author takes a thematic and chronological approach to guide readers from early state formation and the dynastic eras to the modern experience. Episodic accounts in each chapter are discussed in context with extensive examination of how the events and themes under consideration have been viewed up to the present day. By discussing recurring themes such as collective identity, external influence, social hierarchy, and family and gender, the author introduces the major historical events, patterns and debates that have shaped both North and South Korea over the past 1500 years. This textbook is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of history, and those studying Korean or Asian history in particular. The first half of the book covers the pre-20th century era, and the second half the modern era, reflecting the structure of most Korean history courses. New to this Edition: - Thoroughly revised and updated, with an engaging new design - New map content - Explores recent developments in Korean history and places greater emphasis on historiography

Author Biography

Kyung Moon Hwang is Professor of Korean Studies at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. A graduate of Oberlin College and Harvard University, his research covers the modern transformation of Korea, with a focus on state and society in the early 20th century and history disputes in the late 20th century.